Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise: 2.5-hour Spectacular Evening Sailing with Three Course Dinner

Experience a spectacular evening sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Enjoy a 3-course dinner while taking in the city’s highlights, including the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Explore Group - Auckland - Sail away on a harbour cruise in Auckland and enjoy a 3-course dinner during a memorable tour of Waitemata Harbour highlights, including the Sky Tower and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Set out aboard our sailing yacht from Viaduct Harbour with a complimentary drink in hand. As evening falls, enjoy your 3-course dinner service…
What's Included
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Live onboard commentary
  • 3-course gourmet dinner
  • Windproof and waterproof jackets provided
  • Cozy blankets available
What's Not Included
  • Additional alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Selection of Canapes: - Roasted Beets on a flaxseed cracker (VG/NGA); Braised brisket, Maori fry bread (NGO); Green Lip Mussel Tartlet; Kiwi Bruschetta “mouse trap” (V)
  • Roast Chicken Caesar - Served with; baby cos, bacon, soft egg, parmesan (NGA)
  • Lamb Rump - Served with pomme anna, mint chimichurri, jus (NGA)
  • Pan Fried Market Fish - Served with;…
Additional Information

Experience Auckland’s top attractions on a 2.5-hour sailboat cruise across Waitemata Harbour. Savor a 3-course dinner as you take in the city’s landmarks, such as the Sky Tower and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable captain provides entertaining and insightful commentary about Auckland and its famous sights. Enjoy the…

Location
Explore Group - Auckland
Quay Street
Check in at the Explore Kiosk at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure, situated diagonally opposite the Koel Cafe at the Maritime Museum. Please ensure your meal selections (1x main and 1x dessert) are provided at least 24 hours prior to your departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janatomsky
Oct 25, 2025
Anniversary sailing - It was lovely trip to celebrate our Anniversary with our friends . We had absolutely amazing time. All crew was friendly and fun .
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697emilyc
Oct 19, 2025
Dinner Cruise on the Challenger - Excellent tour, on the way out the sun was up, passed a pirate ship, they brought the food out in waves, there are plenty of drinks to enjoy. On the way back the sun was going down and could see Auckland lit up very well. Guide was extremely friendly. Food was excellent. The majority of the group on my boat were actually from Auckland, a pleasurable experience for non-tourists as well!
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Sam_m
Oct 2, 2025
Very nice evening! - Very nice to be on the water however the weather was not the best but that’s Mother Nature’s fault. Would recommend to others coming to NZ!
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Thomas_b
Aug 30, 2025
Sailing on the Challenger - The scenery was spectacular. The food was great. The crew was very personable and friendly. Over all the cruise was the best!
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Atawhai_m
Aug 19, 2025
Weddin anniversary - Great experience first timer on a sail boat and water, even though the weather was cold and rainy. The two were great, drinks went down well
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Jessica_h
Jun 23, 2025
Lovely crew, clean boat,... - Lovely crew, clean boat, beautiful views, and excellent food. Would be better to do it in the summer but we still enjoyed it!
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Michellewindram
Jun 18, 2025
Enjoying sailing cruise around the harbour - Was a lovely experience even with no wind to sail us around the harbour. Enjoyed the fun company of the crew, food and sail around the harbour even though we had to motor a lot of it due to not much wind. Take lots of warm clothing in winter, I had a beanie and gloves on with 4 layers. Thankfully they also provide blankets and jackets too.
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552martinusl
Jun 3, 2025
Fun sailing trip with Peter - The welcome was already very pleasant. Peter sailed us there the harbor and waters around Auckland. Peter helped by two young assistants who raised the sails and served the menu made me excited about this tour. Beautiful to see the night fall and I got to make a lot of beautiful movies and photos as a memory. I even got to drive the sailboat for a while!
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702gustavok
Oct 9, 2025
Good picture - Good panorama, very friendly captain and crew and we sailed with major and Genoa. I could just question the food, something like an airplane menu, I think could be improved. There are reasonably priced drinks on board.
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Arvis_s
Jul 2, 2025
Great crew but the trip is overpriced in my opinion - Crew was amazing and very professional. Ride was nice if it started earlier it got dark 30 mins after our ride started and the other 2 hours were in the dark. Food was not worth it.
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From $96
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).